Archaeological Geophysical Surveys
Geophysical surveys use a variety of scientific instruments to find buried archaeological deposits. The instruments measure small changes in the magnetic and electrical properties of the earth which can tell us where archaeology is located under the ground.
Magnetometer and Earth Resistance surveys are the most widely used techniques for archaeological prospection, however Earthsound Archaeological Geophysics offer a number of other techniques that allow for the detection of different types of features, for use in unique locations and in combination with other techniques for a more detailed investigation.
- Magnetometer
- Earth Resistance
- Magnetic Susceptibility
- Ground Penetrating Radar
- Electrical Resistivity Tomography
- Systematic Metal Detector Surveys
We produce reports and images from the data we gather and give an archaeological interpretation of our results. Our reports can be supplied in hard copy or digitally for use by architects, planners, engineers, local authorities and researchers to progress and mitigate their designs and applications in a timely and cost-effective manner. All of our surveys adhere to the industry standard Guidelines produced by English Heritage and are carried out under licence from the DOEHLG.
| Magnetometer | Earth Resistance | Magnetic Susceptibility |
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| Ground Penetrating Radar | Electrical Resistivity Tomography
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Systematic Metal Detector Surveys |
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To discuss the use of other novel techniques for archaeological geophysics please contact us.